Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 986 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 953 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 1,039 mm | 911 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 408 L | 8 L |
2010 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |